insert_link Crime Seven Chinese nationals sentenced for trafficking and forced labour in South Africa Seven Chinese nationals sentenced for trafficking and forced labour in South Africa (Photo: BBC Buthanani Thobela/Department of Labour) A South African court has sentenced seven Chinese nationals to 20 years in prison after convicting them of trafficking migrants from Malawi into South Africa and forcing them into labour. The court ruling comes as part of ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking and exploitation within the country. today11 September, 2025
insert_link Africa Three Chinese Nationals Sentenced in Congo for Illegal Mining Activities A Congolese court has sentenced three Chinese citizens to seven years in prison for being caught with gold bars and $400,000 in cash, convicted of illegal activities related to the artisanal mining sector. According to Reuters, these individuals are the first Chinese nationals to face trial since the Democratic Republic of Congo intensified efforts to curb unlicensed mining in its conflict-ridden eastern regions. today16 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Nigeria Cracks Down on Fraud Hub in Lagos Nigeria's anti-graft agency arrested 792 suspects, including 148 Chinese and 40 Filipino nationals, in a raid on Lagos' Big Leaf Building, a suspected fraud hub. According to Reuters, victims were allegedly lured with fake romance offers and coerced into bogus cryptocurrency investments. The arrests took place on December 10, according to EFCC spokesperson Wilson Uwujaren. today18 December, 2024
